First look: ‘Love & Wine’ starring Ntobeko Sishi and Thandolwethu Zondi

Netflix just dropped the trailer for the romcom Love & Wine, premiering on 5 December 2025.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cape Winelands, Love and Wine is an adaptation of the Brazilian film Ricos de Amor. The story follows Ovee  (Ntobeko Sishi), a privileged heir determined to prove that his name isn’t what defines him. Unimpressed by the success of his family, Ovee has always followed his own path with wit and charm. In a bold move, he enlists his best friend and driver, Nathi (Thandolwethu Zondi), in a scheme to determine if love and resolve can triumph over social standing.

Fueled by the desire to earn a coveted internship at his father’s, Mr Sityebi’s (Bongile Mantsai) winery, Ovee throws himself into his new venture. But when a beautiful and grounded doctor, Amahle (Masali Baduza), enters his life, what begins as a test of identity becomes a journey of self-discovery and a chance to learn about true love. Meanwhile, as part of the scheme, Nathi’s enjoying the soft life that comes with the Sityebi name, and while chasing the same internship, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the winery’s stern but striking manager, Lena (Thando Thabethe). 

Rounding out the cast is a dynamic blend of familiar and rising faces, including Desmond Dube, N’kone Mametja, Simone Neethling, Rorisang Mohapi, Thembsie Matu and Bohang Moeko, each bringing their own charisma to the film. Love & Wine is produced by Quizzical Pictures, with a script written by Amanda Lane, Darryl Bristow-Bovey, and Zelipa Zulu. The film is directed by Amanda Lane, with Odirile Mekwa, JP Potgieter, and Harriet Gavshon serving as executive producers.

Here’s the first glimpse of the star-studded romcom Love & Wine